Colours
Donovan (Catch The Wind) Lyrics
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In the mornin' when we rise,
In the mornin' when we rise,
That's the time, that's the time,
I love the best.
Blue's the colour of the sky
In the mornin' when we rise,
In the mornin' when we rise.
That's the time, that's the time
I love the best.
Green's the colour of the sparklin' corn
In the mornin' when we rise,
In the mornin' when we rise.
In the mornin' when we rise.
That's the time, that's the time
I love the best.
Mellow is the feeling that I get
When I see her, mm hmm,
When I see her, uh huh.
That's the time, that's the time
I love the best.
Freedom is a word I rarely use
Without thinkin', mm hmm,
Without thinkin', mm hmm,
Of the time, of the time
When I've been loved.
The song "Colours" by Donovan is a love song that speaks about different colours as symbolic representations of various emotions and objects. The first stanza talks about yellow, which is the colour of the singer's true love's hair. The mention of the colour yellow reveals the singer's affection for their beloved, as they cherish the moments when they see their love in the morning, which is an intimate moment shared between the couple. The singer's love is equated with the colour yellow, which stands for warmth, joy, and happiness.
The second stanza shifts to blue, which is the colour of the sky. The blue of the sky indicates a new beginning, and the singer associates it with moments of hope, wonder and possibility. The singer emphasizes how they love the mornings the most - it is a reminder of a new hope and possibility every day. In the third stanza, the singer associates the colour green with the beauty of nature, specifically the "sparklin' corn" and the feeling they get when they see it in the morning. Here, the singer describes the vibrant and refreshing beauty of a peaceful morning scene involving nature.
The last stanza the singer talks about mellow, describing the feeling they get when they see their love. The singer is overcome with feelings of tenderness and tranquillity when they see their true love, and this colour is used to represent this feeling. The last line of the song talks about freedom, revealing how the singer associates this word with the moment when they have been loved in the past.
Overall, the song is a beautiful and introspective love letter that explores the feelings associated with different colours.
Line by Line Meaning
Yellow is the colour of my true love's hair
The singer is describing the physical appearance of their beloved, highlighting the color of their hair which happens to be yellow.
In the mornin' when we rise,
The singer is specifying the time of the day when the events they are describing take place, i.e., in the morning after waking up.
That's the time, that's the time,
The singer is emphasizing the point that the morning time is crucial to them, and that's when they feel the best.
I love the best.
The artist is expressing their affection for the morning time that they've specified.
Blue's the colour of the sky
The artist is pointing out the color of the sky and how it appears to them when they see it in the morning.
Green's the colour of the sparklin' corn
The singer is describing the color of the corn and how it sparkles in the morning light.
Mellow is the feeling that I get
The singer is expressing the emotional state they experience when they see their beloved.
When I see her, mm hmm,
The artist is indicating their reaction and the sound they make when they see their beloved.
When I see her, uh huh.
The artist is again indicating their reaction when they see their beloved.
Freedom is a word I rarely use
The artist is stating that they don't use the word 'freedom' very often.
Without thinkin', mm hmm,
The singer is saying that they use this word unconsciously or without putting much thought into it.
Of the time, of the time
The artist is referring to the past, i.e, the occasions when they've experienced love or being loved.
When I've been loved.
The singer is expressing their appreciation or gratitude for the times they've been loved.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PETER SCHICKELE, EVGENY YEVTUSHENKO
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@user-jb1lg4pn9t
I was born in the USSR, in 1968. We couldn't listen to good music, almost all music from the USA and the UK was illegal. I remember hearing Donovan. I didn't know who this man was or what his name was. But he had simple, but very magic texts that smelled of freedom, a rainy sky and grass. I learned English from such songs. The sky was getting higher. Freedom seemed possible. You have no idea how important this was to me. Thank you, thank you Donovan, I love you!
@Phil-db1dh
Im a grandad now. but still a child of the 60's ! how i get a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye when i hear this , the memories it brings to me of those fabulous days so long ago . but seems like yesterday, fabulous music, fabulous times, but oh dear, friends ive loved,and friends ive lost , it brings it all back , now, where did i put me hanky ! xx
@lindakristinekjlibraten777
How time flies.... spngs can make one really nostagic..... I wasn't born in the 60s, but I can understand how living in the 60s waa when it comes to the music. I wish I waa born in the mid 50s just to experience the golden decade of music.
@chrisha1595
Said so well, Phil. Me too... the times of our life ... cherished forever!
@Phil-db1dh
Thank you , nice to know some one feels the same x
@carolirvine3367
@@Phil-db1dh There are a few of us. Stay well
@rockinrollinntrollin616
@@lindakristinekjlibraten777 music has it own journey...belongs to no specific time frame...great sounds are still being played & recorded ...just not on RADIO or any other money dedicated inspired CRAPSHIT fucked up a merry can based you tube soundbullshit ! it's 2020 ..mobile no brains...look @ me ..instagram me social tendency degradation STD's 2020 .
@johnsmith-xr1uh
I’ve been listening to this song for 58 years
@gwendolynemaeystadt7531
that record must be in such a sorry state
@Jus2sick
My grandfather Jean, who was from france was a huge fan of donovan. He would always sing me his songs before his death when I was 4. Rest In Peace Jean “Smokey” Elditch 1929 - 1994